Exploring and reflecting on nature, gardening indoors and out, and the great outdoors
I have warm memories and gratitude for my time spent volunteering at the Guadalupe River State Park (GRSP) bird blind with my daughter, Sara. This activity continued in various capacities until December 2019, deepening our appreciation for nature and our mother-daughter bond. How It All Began Our bird blind journey began shortly after I obtained … Read more
The whooping crane (Grus americana) is an endangered bird species and one of the rarest birds in North America. It is one of two crane species found on the continent and the tallest bird species on the continent, standing at up to five feet (1.5 m) in height. Once abundant throughout North America, the whooping … Read more
During my training to become a Texas Master Naturalist, one of my goals was to volunteer with many organizations in different capacities to see what I most enjoyed. I spent some of my first 40 volunteer service hours toward certification doing habitat restoration and rehabilitation work to remove non-native invasive species of plants from area public lands. These activities are immensely gratifying … Read more